Trains cancelled between Bedford and London as temperatures soar
Commuters will not be able to travel by train into London today (19 July) as services have been cancelled due to safety precautions. It’s in response to forecast temperatures for the Midland Main Line which are higher than the design limits for track and overhead line equipment. In a statement, Network Rail said: “There will […]
Free school transport claimant cautioned for falsified information
The Fraud Investigation Team at Bedford Borough Council has cautioned a local woman after it was found that she supplied a family member’s address to the Council to obtain free…
Police appeal following Tavistock Street stabbing
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information following a stabbing in Bedford. At approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday (12 July), a man was outside Tavistock Wine Shop on Tavistock Street…
Restored 19th Century building unveiled as first part of High Street renovation work is completed
The impressive facade of a mid-19th Century building has been unveiled as the first High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works are completed. The restoration of 19-21 High Street…
Pavement parking is a “nuisance” not offence say Borough officials
Bedford Borough Council’s new traffic enforcement powers will not automatically cover the “nuisance” caused by pavement parking. A report presented to the Environment and…
Castle Newnham pupils witness PM resignation on visit to Parliament
Pupils from Castle Newnham got more than they were expecting on their trip to Westminster earlier this month when they realised the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had announced his…
What’s on Bedford: 14 – 24 July 2022
It’s here… the only one-stop what’s on guide with the best of everything that’s happening in Bedford over the next 10 days. From film to live music, markets to comedy, dance music to theatre…